'The Palms' - Nicholas Higgs, baritone; Jonathan Oldengarm, organ

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The Palms was originally written in French as "Les rameaux" and published in 1864 by French art collector, operatic baritone and composer Jean-Baptiste Fauré (1830–1914) - who should not be confused with French composer, organist, pianist and teacher Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924), composer of a world-famous Requiem and other works.

An early English translation "Palm-Branches" was published by Oliver Ditson Co., Boston in "Gems of English Song" 1875. A number of other English translations have been made, and it has proved surprisingly difficult to identify the translators. One version is sometimes credited to Harrison Millard (1830-1895) - but other sources say he was simply an arranger.

[leandrooliveira]

Beautiful baritone voice and beautiful interpretation👏👏

[ascnikon]

Every time this hymn is sung, I can see my dear Grandma making little crosses out of palms from Palm Sunday. The years since she left for heaven make no difference; the thoughts return. God bless!

[richardsoliday]

As a choral director, I have used this song many times. Mr. Higgs has done a wonderful, flawless deliverance of this great song. Loved every second of his presentation.

[davincimen]

Oh man. Haha. Utterly delightful to hear such a great voice and the shock of its power as he begins. Such an iconic age and handsome look of a young man in an ideal of his prime.

[edwardhart]

Beautifully performed, keep up the great work in service for our Lord and Saviour., excellent organist Thank you all.

[ernestbrowning]

Beautiful vocals with great diction and phrasing. I'm glad to hear the organist did not over power him. Awesome job for the organist and soloist. This is always a favorite on Palm Sunday.

[stephenhunt]

Beautiful baritone voice! Fine musical arrangement.

[JustineWittich]

I could listen to this young man sing this classic every day! The organist is perfect.

[angiebarrett]

Beautiful vocals, lovely accompaniment.
To God Be the Glory.

[leonwhitesell]

Tears of joy fill my 85 year old eyes…a glorious Hosanna to the King of Kings, and kudos to the soloist and organist!❤️👏👏👏👏👏✝️

[LaMarisaGatti]

Our Public High School Choir Director, Miss Hunt, taught us to sing this powerful hymn as part of the Easter Concert back in the late 50s early 60s! Have never forgotten it: I woke up this morning (Palm Sunday) with this hymn ringing in my ears! Amazing how good music can uplift us over the years. This rendition is lovely!!!

[FrankMarter]

Fabulous voice! And he is so young! He will become a major opera star.

[Ritopher]

One of my longtime Palm Sunday favorites!! Outstanding!! Bravo!! Very well done!! This is such a beautiful piece and this is one of the best renditions I’ve encountered. Thank you for sharing!!

[revgardener]

I'm a retired Lutheran pastor I used to play the piano and the organist played the organ part for a organ piano duet of the Palms we played at every Palm Sunday for about 15 yerars

[vernsnith]

The voice of an angel. A God given gift from heaven above.

[peterkeyoskey]

Bravo to both soloist and the organist. What beautiful melding of talent. Praise be to God

[SuperLQQK]

The church I grew up in used this as a processional for Palm Sunday. Good to hear it again.

[J.M.Chadwick]

Absolutely beautiful voice and perfectly sung! Excellent organist and organ! Congratulations to both!

[ceceliahayslip]

As a child growing up in the 50s and 60s and singer in choirs from the age of six on this was my favorite Easter hymn...a soprano it was such a moving piece...just beautiful, so lovely to hear it so beautifully

[lesliejohnson]

I truly enjoyed this. Beautiful version of my favorite Palm Sunday hymn!